PACKING LIST for photographic horseback adventure through the High Sierra:
:::RCPS RELEASE FORM:::
Please print, sign both signature areas, and mail all of the pages to the pack station at:
Rock Creek Pack Station
P.O. Box 248
Bishop, CA 93515
:::ALTITUDE:::
Acclimating by spending the night before at altitude is the best way to minimize the risks. Note: Mammoth Lakes is at 8,000 ft vs Bishop’s 4,100 ft elevation
:::LOCATION:::
RCPS is located at 9001 Rock Creek Rd, approximately 9.2 miles off of Hwy 395 between the towns of Bishop and Mammoth Lakes, CA. If you are familiar with the area, this is the Tom’s Place exit.
:::PACKING:::
serious about the 35lb weight limit
sleeping Bag 30 degree rating & line plastic inside bag to protect against rain
sleeping pad & bag & line plastic inside bag to protect against rain
between $50 and $150 total
transfer alcoholic beverages to sturdy plastic bottles
:::RIDING:::
We provide a small saddle bag for trail necessities, limited to 3 lbs. includes your lunch.
Rain jackets and pants or slicker (rolled up you can tie them to the back of your saddle)
“GoreTex Jacket and Pants. A lightweight set is sufficient and heavy bulky clothing is unnecessary. Side zips on the pants should be long enough to slide over boots. Jacket must have a hood. Do not skimp on your rain gear. Nylon ponchos are not acceptable.”
??A day pack. It should be large enough to take water, extra clothing, rainwear, camera, etc during the days.
:::PERSONAL:::
camp pillow
Band-aids, aspirin, ibuprofen, eye drops, moleskin for any blisters
Sunglasses
Headlamp. –and a spare set of batteries!
Ear plugs
Chapstick, contains a sunscreen
Coffee mug plastic
Pint water bottle for your horn bag
Broad-brimmed hat with strings! protector for rain
Bandana
Bath towel/wash cloth
soap – multi-use, Biodegradable
Baby powder/Talcum powder
California Baby Lotion
Kleenex
Insect repellent such as Cutters
Sun Screen
Pocket knife or small multi-tool
Toothbrush toothpaste
Prescription medicine
comb/brush clips/pins / Shaving kit (a small mirror is helpful)
Moisturizer cream or lotion
Plastic trash bag. Handy for keeping stuff/gear outside the tent should it rain.
Small notepad and pencil
:::CLOTHING:::
stout canvas or nylon duffels; side zipper recommended, ideal size approximately 14″ x 32″
large plastic bag INSIDE of the duffle to protect from moisture
3 gloves: 1)thin 2)riding 3)warm
Woolen cap (evenings can be cold)
Light jacket (windbreaker) (??use rain jacket)
Heavy jacket
Riding boots / medium-weight pair of hiking boots
2 pair synthetic liner socks
2 pair heavier synthetic or wool blend socks
Underwear
Synthetic Long underwear top & bottom
long sleeved shirts offer sun, bug and branch protection
Warm pants. Tights or Expedition Weight Capilene (LIGHTWEIGHT)
Warm shirt. Synchilla or R2 weight works well (FLEECE)
Wool or fleece pullover/sweater (layers will keep you comfortable)
??Shorts for on the trail, Tee shirt for on the trail
Jogging/sweats comfortable campfire lounging
Shoes for camp (moccasins, athletic shoes, etc)
Bike shorts or other padded clothing
:::SUGGESTED PHOTO GEAR:::
Camera Body with 2 or 3 lenses
lightweight but sturdy tripod & tripod plate
24mm or wider
100–200mm
mid range zoom
polarizing filter
graduated neutral density filter
remote release/timer
extra memory cards
several charged batteries
lens cloth/brush
smartphone & charge cable
power bank
